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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,805.44, 82,516.38 and 37,993.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,805.44, 82,516.38 and 37,993.76 is: 52,421.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,805.44 : 82,516.38 = 37,993.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,805.44/82,516.38 = 37,993.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,805.44x = 82,516.38 × 37,993.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,805.44x = 3,135,107,537.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,135,107,537.79/59,805.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,421.78

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